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Pauline Morley joins AXIS as Head of E&O in the US

Reinsurance News

Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer AXIS Capital Holdings Limited has announced the appointment of Pauline Morley as Head of E&O in the US, effective immediately. In her new role, Morley will be in charge of leading the growth and advancement...

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

P&C underwriters sceptical of AI despite trailblazer benefits: Capgemini

Reinsurance News

Findings from the recent report by the Capgemini Research Institute highlight that although 62% of insurance executives recognize the positive impact of AI/ML on underwriting quality and fraud reduction, many P&C underwriters remain sceptical...

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

Allianz appoints Alex Ktenidis as director of digital trading and Allianz Legal Protection

Reinsurance News

Allianz Commercial has announced the promotion of Alex Ktenidis to the senior role of director of digital trading and Allianz Legal Protection (ALP). In his new capacity, Ktenidis will lead the profitable growth of Allianz’s digital trading and le...

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

Progressive Gains as Drivers Shop Around for Auto Insurance—Again

Carrier Management

Progressive Gains as Drivers Shop Around f...

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

Blue Ocean Re appoints Chad Smith as Chief Accounting Officer

Reinsurance News

Blue Ocean Reinsurance Group, a newly established managing general agent (MGA) platform, has announced the appointment of Chad Smith to the position of Chief Accounting Officer. In this capacity, Smith will oversee Blue Ocean Re’s accounting...

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

Spike in renewal rate change for all segments except workers’ comp in Q1’24: Ivans Index

Reinsurance News

Ivans, a division of Applied Systems, has released the Q1 2024 results from the Ivans Index, showing a spike in premium renewal rate change for all major commercial lines of business except Workers’ Compensation, year over year. The average premiu...

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

Optio Group names Goodhew as INED

Reinsurance News

Speciality managing general agent (MGA) Optio Group has announced the appointment of Heather Goodhew as an independent non-executive director (INED). Having held senior positions in re/insurance for over three decades, Goodhew brings a wealth of o...

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

ARC & Partners preparing to respond to one of the worst droughts seen in Southern Africa

Reinsurance News

The southern African region is currently facing one of the worst droughts it has seen in decades, with millions said to be facing extreme food insecurity and water shortages, amidst a growing climate crisis, fuelled by the El Niño weather phenomen...

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

Uncertainty Keeps Prices Up; No Prior-Year Loss Development: Travelers

Insurance Journal

With its personal lines business benefiting from the impact of rate increases earning into the book, and the commercial lines insurance premium changes staying in double-digits, Travelers reported $1.1 billion in net income for the first quarter. Sti...

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

People Moves: Slide Names Powell Sales VP; Garner Moves to Alliant SE

Insurance Journal

Tampa-based Slide Insurance has named former Farmers Insurance vice president Charles “Chas” Powell to be senior vice president of sales. Powell has more than 20 years in the industry and began his career at his family’s insurance a...

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

Jensten obtains £170m funding boost for 2024 growth

Reinsurance News

UK broker and underwriter Jensten has secured over £170 million in new borrowing facilities over the past six months, cementing the firm’s commitment to advancing its growth plans throughout 2024 and beyond. Ultimately, this £170 million funding b...

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

Auto Insurer’s $10M Fraud Claims Against Doctors Are Subject to Arbitration, Court Rules

Insurance Journal

A federal appeals court has sided with three chiropractors in ruling that claims under New Jersey’s personal injury protection statute concerning insurance fraud are subject to arbitration. GEICO has lost its bid to pursue litigation alleging f...

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

Massachusetts AG Warns AI Systems Subject to Consumer Protection, Anti-Bias Laws

Insurance Journal

Developers, suppliers, and users of artificial intelligence must comply with existing state consumer protection, anti-discrimination, and data privacy laws, the Massachusetts attorney general cautioned Tuesday. In an advisory, Attorney General Andrea...

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

People Moves: Risk Strategies Names Newman Private Client Services Leader for West Region

Insurance Journal

Risk Strategies named Bryan Newman private client services leader for the West region. He will manage the region’s sales and service teams and key carrier and third-party relationships. Newman has more than 15 years of experie nce. Most recentl...

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

Judges Orders Pennsylvania Utility Board to Produce Chocolate Factory Blast Records

Insurance Journal

Pennsylvania utility regulators must turn over inspection records to the National Transportation Safety Board as part of the federal agency’s probe into a fatal explosion at a chocolate factory last year, a federal judge ruled this week. U.S. D...

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

Judge Orders Pennsylvania Utility Board to Produce Chocolate Factory Blast Records

Insurance Journal

Pennsylvania utility regulators must turn over inspection records to the National Transportation Safety Board as part of the federal agency’s probe into a fatal explosion at a chocolate factory last year, a federal judge ruled this week. U.S. D...

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

California Lawsuits Say Fertility Operation Destroyed Embryos

Insurance Journal

Several lawsuits in California were filed again Ovation Fertility, a large network of fertility clinics, were filed by former patients whose embryos were destroyed due to a reported critical error at the company’s Orange County branch. The laws...

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

Differences Between Named Insured and Additional Insured: Part 1

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by TSIB. Often, the terms named insured and additional insured get lumped together to be interchangeable. However, that is not the case. Keep reading to learn about each one! 1. First Named …

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

Insuring Half a Duplex: Roof Damage and Ordinance or Law Coverage

IA Magazine

A client is purchasing half of a duplex to rent on a long-term lease. The underwriter says that coverage should be written on an HO3 policy with an endorsement providing coverage for rental to others.

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

Nationwide Reaches 50,000 Homes with Whisker Labs Ting Program

IIR

Nationwide’s Ting program helps protect families and homes by predicting and preventing hazards, while engaging and delighting customers and generating valuable data insights.

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

Former Crump CEO Rob Carney to Lead Transamerica’s Individual Solutions Distribution

IIR

As Chief Distribution Officer for its Individual Solutions division, Carney will spearhead distribution strategy for the Transamerica’s life insurance, annuities, and mutual fund products.

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

Celent Study: Benefits of Connecting Manufacturers to Insurers

IIR

By connecting to manufacturers, insurers and their clients can realize the kinds of advantages in underwriting and risk mitigation resulting from increased data collection from automobiles during the past decade.

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

PURE ends 2023 with 102.2% CR

coverager

The company plans to launch in Canada before the end of this year. 

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

Laura Cushing announced as Chief Human Resources Officer of Pacific Life

coverager

Cushing most recently worked at Silicon Valley Bank and Loews Corporation.

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

Cat Losses, Auto and HO Price Hikes Continue at Allstate

Carrier Management

Cat Losses, Auto and HO Price Hikes Continue at Allstate The Allstate Corporation announ...

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

California Sees Two More Property Insurers Withdraw From Market

Insurance Journal

California’s already strained property insurance market is facing a new challenge as two more insurers, Tokio Marine America Insurance Co. and Trans Pacific Insurance Co., plan to withdraw from the wildfire-prone state entirely starting in July...

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

Assurant partners with Lloyds Banking Group

coverager

Assurant has partnered with Lloyds Banking Group to offer mobile and device trade-in services.

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

Study: Average Cyber Breach Insurance Coverage Gap is 350%

Carrier Management

Study: Average Cyber Breach Insurance Coverage Gap is 350% A new study released this...

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

GEICO Tops List of Mobile Insurance Apps

Carrier Management

GEICO Tops List of Mobile Insurance Apps A new report evaluating the mobile apps and mobile websites of the top 12 U.S. auto and property insurance carriers, found that GEICO's was the best for overall for its mobile user experience, ...

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

The Supreme Court Just Complicated Employer Diversity Initiatives

Carrier Management

The Supreme Court Just Complicated Employer Diversity Initiatives The U.S. Supreme Court's rulin...

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

Insured Natural Catastrophe Losses Hit $20 Billion in Q1

Risk & Insurance

Gallagher Re report finds that Q1 2024 natural catastrophe losses are down from a year earlier, as industry awaits a potentially more active storm and hurricane season The post

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

Marsh McLennan Reports Better Than Expected First Quarter Profit

Insurance Journal

Marsh McLennan reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit on Thursday, helped by an increase in interest income the insurance brokerage earned from funds held on behalf of clients. The company’s shares rose about 2% to $201 before the bel...

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

CFC Acquires Solution Underwriting in Australia

Insurance Journal

CFC, the London-based specialist insurer, announced it has agreed to acquire Australian managing general agent, Solution Underwriting. Financial details of the deal, which is expected to complete on April 30, 2024, were not disclosed. CFC has been tr...

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

Investor Climate Group Sets Target for Assets in Private Equity, Debt

Insurance Journal

The world’s leading group of asset owners committed to turning their investment portfolios green said on Thursday it had set guidance for private assets for the first time and would also look to improve assessment of emissions tied to sovereign...

Posted: Apr 18, 2024